Birobidzhan's Hasidic community

Birobidzhan's Hasidic community, rooted in Jewish religious traditions, is a small group within the broader Jewish population of the Russian Far East town of Birobidzhan. While the region is primarily known for its Jewish Autonomous Oblast—a unique Soviet-era project—most residents are not religiously observant. The Hasidic community here maintains traditional Jewish practices, worship, and community cohesion, embodying spiritual and cultural heritage. Their presence highlights the diverse expressions of Judaism in Russia, blending religious life with the region's historical context, though they constitute a relatively small segment compared to other Jewish communities worldwide.